Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguard was forced to block a fan invading the pitch after Inter Miami’s impressive 3-1 win over LAFC.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or delivered two assists in a crucial victory in California, which allows Inter Miami to stay in the running for an improbable play-off spot. Messi has been the main attraction in Los Angeles, along with other high-profile guests, as everyone in the United States tries to catch a glimpse of him in action.
Prince Harry, Selena Gomez and Will Ferrell weren’t disappointed with the Messi show in full swing, but one fan went too far as he jumped the barriers and ran across the pitch to his hero to hug him. arm.
Messi’s bodyguard doing his thing 😬#Messi pic.twitter.com/4hjaqQctT3
— MARCA in English (@MARCAinENGLISH) September 4, 2023
Messi’s bodyguard, who has followed him everywhere since the end of his astonishing transfer to the United States, grabbed the supporter in question – who was wearing an old FC Barcelona shirt with Messi’s name on the back – before help the security personnel remove him from the playing surface.
Winning against the current MLS Cup holders, Inter Miami, who still occupy 14th place in the Eastern Conference, are now eight points from qualifying for the post-season, with nine matches and one appearance. in the final of the US Open Cup to be played.
